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Cooking Tip- How to Sterilize Canning Jars

2010-11-12T09:00:00.003-06:00

Sterilizing Canning Jars

Canning vegetables and homemade goodies for your family is much easier today than back in the day of our grandmothers. We live in a new age that makes this once tedious chore a breeze. Try one of the following easy methods.

Jars:

Run the jars through a short cycle on your dishwasher. (My favorite method)

Place them in a large pot (12 quart) of water on top of a steaming rack (so they don't touch the bottom of the pan), and bring the water to a boil for 10 minutes.

Make Your Own Baking Powder- For Better Biscuits

2010-11-06T08:12:00.000-05:00

Make your own mixes...it's super simple.

How to:

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cream of tarter + 2 tablespoons baking soda. (that's it!)

Directions:

Sift all of the ingredients together 3 times, and transfer to a clean, tight sealing jar. Store at room temperature, away from sunlight, for up to 6 weeks. Use the same amount of this recipe in place of store bought baking powder.

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Don't forget to check out my recipe box in the Kitchen at Gammy's House for all Gammy's great homemade recipes. They are continually updated.

You can also check out the latest recipe uploads. Another Gammy's House blog where I post all the latest recipes served "Hot Off The Stove".

Website, Hello Canvas!

2010-09-02T21:49:00.005-05:00

I don't know about you, but I've always loved prints on canvas. Found this great website that prints your art or pictures on canvas frames. I've seen it done, but didn't know where to go. Enter Hello Canvas!

Hello Canvas is one of the largest canvas suppliers in the world and therefore can offer their products at rock bottom prices. Just send them your digital print and ...

...PRESTO

Hello Canvas

Hello Canvas, my Favorite New Site of the Month!

Cleaning Tip- Cleaning in the Bathroom

2010-08-04T05:53:00.009-05:00

Here is a GREAT time saving tip for a sparkling toilet...and it's so EASY! Enjoy

Download PDF

Thanks Leslie!

Cleaning Tip- Cleaning with Baking Soda

2010-07-26T04:50:00.007-05:00

This is nothing new to me, but thought I'd provide a list of uses for cleaning with baking soda that perhaps some of you aren't aware of. Enjoy!

Download PDF

Sharing in the Kitchen- Strawberry Cooler Recipe

2010-04-15T05:36:00.013-05:00

Strawberry Cooler- Yields 4 servings

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups liquid sweet and sour lemon mix
2-1/2 cups frozen (unthawed) unsweetened strawberries
2 tbsp powdered sugar30 ml powdered sugar
Mint sprigs (garnish)

Preparation:
1. Pour the mix into the blender.
2. Break the strawberries into medium-sized chunks, and add to the blender. Add the powdered sugar.
3. Process on medium-high to high speed until the mixture is thick and creamy. Divide among 4 tall chilled glasses, and serve immediately, garnishing each serving with a sprig of mint.

Thanks so much for sharing Missy!

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Don't forget to check out my recipe box in the Kitchen at Gammy's House for all Gammy's great recipes. They are continually updated.

You can also check out the latest recipe uploads. Another Gammy's House blog where I post all the latest recipes served "Hot Off The Stove".

Website- Give Away of the Day

2010-04-12T15:17:00.002-05:00

Give Away of the Day

I love this site...just thought I'd share!

Kitchen Gadget- Anolon Jar Opener

2010-04-04T04:55:00.017-05:00

Anolon Jar Opener

I love this jar opener. This is where I bought mine.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J5N1V6

Craft Project- Easter Bunny Gift Bags

2010-03-20T16:00:00.002-05:00

Since I've always believed that grown ups enjoy getting Easter baskets as well as children, I've either made personalized individual baskets for my friends or this particular year, cute Bunny Gift Bags.

Wanna make them too? You can find the pattern in my Studio (bottom drawer in the craft bureau) at GammysHouse.com.

Homemade Recipe, Easter Peeps

2010-03-06T05:25:00.011-06:00

Homemade Easter Peeps
Psssst...Did you know that Easter is right around the corner. [smile] Have you planned your Easter meal yet? If not, why don't you check out my Easter recipes in Gammy's recipe box. Gammy's Easter Recipes
I even have a recipe to make your own "PEEPS", thanks to Martha. (Stewart)

You can find the recipe here: Homemade Easter Peeps

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Don't forget to check out my recipe box in the Kitchen at Gammy's House for all Gammy's great recipes. They are continually updated.

You can also check out the latest recipe uploads. Another Gammy's House blog where I post all the latest recipes served "Hot Off The Stove".

Website- Travel Texas

2010-03-05T15:15:00.001-06:00

Don't ever miss out on TX events again!

traveltex.com

This actually isn't a new site to me. I've been using it for many years, but wanted to bring it to the attention of those who might not know about it. I never miss out of the "goings about" in TX.

Kitchen Tip- Organically Dyed Easter Eggs

2010-03-01T05:42:00.031-06:00

This Easter try dying your eggs organically.
Use food to produce the following colors...

Pink or red- use beets
Yellow- use saffron or turmeric
Purple- use red wine
Blue- use blueberries
Brown- use coffee
Orange- use yellow onion skins

Kitchen Tip- Peeling Tomatoes...the easy way.

2010-02-12T05:55:00.013-06:00

Peeling Tomatoes
Ever wonder how they get all those tomatoes peeled in a can of tomatoes? Peel your own and save bundles!

How To:
Cut an X around the tomato as indicated in the photo. Simply grab each point and peal.

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Don't forget to check out my recipe box in the Kitchen at Gammy's House for all Gammy's great recipes. They are continually updated.

You can also check out the latest recipe uploads. Another Gammy's House blog where I post all the latest recipes served "Hot Off The Stove".

Website- Tut's Adventurers Club

2010-01-15T15:22:00.000-06:00

Tut's Adventurers Club

Tut's Adventurers Club is a FREE philosophical club for the adventure of life, with over 200,000 members from around the world who believe that living in the jungles of time and space, as a creation amongst our creations, is the ultimate Adventure because "thoughts become things," dreams do come true, and all things remain forever possible!

Kitchen Gadget- I Heart Crockpots (Slow Cookers)

2009-08-10T13:05:00.016-05:00

Rival Smart Pot Slow Cooker

I sold my old crock-pot that I've owned since the 70's in my recent garage sale....and bought this one. I love it!